delay

US /dɪˈle/

UK /dɪˈleɪ/

A2TOEIC
v.t.Transitive VerbTo wait some amount of time before doing something
They will have to delay the meeting once again
v.t.Transitive VerbTo do something later than is planned or expected
We need to delay our trip due to bad weather conditions
n.NounAction of being late or happening later
Because of the traffic, there was a delay before we could get there
v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop something from happening for a time
They will delay him until we are ready for his surprise party

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